Situated on the border between California, Arizona, and Mexico, the Bard Valley region is a unique area known for growing dates. The micro-climate in Bard Valley is characterized by intense heat, low humidity, and a high water table, providing ideal conditions for cultivating Medjool dates. read more

The 'Cascade Harvest' American variety was chosen for the mechanical harvest. Unfortunately, the canes of this variety suffered from freezing during the past winter, as did many other raspberry varieties grown in the Lublin region. Therefore, according to the assessment of Dr. Paweł Krawiec, read more

Natural and Premium Foods Company Limited was established with the goal of improving quality of life while also protecting the sustainability of the planet. The company exclusively offers organic fruits and vegetables. Our main export products include Iceberg, green and baby Cos lettuce, various types of lettuce, and mixed varieties. read more

The entry of Afghan apples into the Indian market under the Asian Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement, which exempts them from import duties, has led to a notable decline in the prices of local apples from Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. The price difference is substantial, with Afghan apples being read more

Mangoes are the main fruit - by volume - currently exported from Egypt. The season is marked by a high production volume, which has resulted in a great deal of competition between exporters and a disparity in their assessment of the success of the campaign. For his part, Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of read more

Nalans Citrus, a Spanish company specializing in exotic citrus fruits, has reached a major milestone by obtaining organic certifications for its top products: finger limes, yuzu, and Buddha's Hand grown in Europe. "After over three years of work on this project, we are happy." read more

In response to the government's announcement on 27th September 2024 of £10.5 million in funding to prepare the Channel ports for new EU border checks, Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade at the business group Logistics UK, said: "Logistics UK welcomes the funding announcement to assist Channel ports in their preparations." read more

The lockout of union employees by Canadian rail operators, which began on Thursday, was resolved within eighteen hours after the Minister of Labor intervened on Friday. The intervention required binding arbitration between the carriers and the union, resulting in the cessation of the dispute. read more

The transition period in onion production is currently taking place. According to John Harris from Paradigm Fresh, "California and New Mexico have just completed their production and we are now fully engaged in production." Storage crop onions from Washington, Idaho, Eastern Oregon, Colorado, Michigan, New York, and Canada are all part of this transition. read more

Sezon grzybowy wraca na właściwe tory! Po cichym miesiącu sierpniu, grzyby powróciły na francuski rynek. "Konsumpcja grzybów zawsze spada w trakcie lata, o 20-30%. W tym roku lipiec był lepszym miesiącem pod względem sprzedaży grzybów, ponieważ pogoda nie była zbyt letnia. Ale powrót grzybów read more

Zespri has been implementing a strategy that focuses on increasing demand before expanding supply, with the goal of increasing the value for New Zealand kiwifruit growers. This strategy involves significant investments in innovation, the supply chain, and branding, which have led to year-on-year growth in value. read more

Dzisiaj EastFruit poinformował o niedawnym zakazie importu świeżych jabłek do Kazachstanu do końca 2024 roku. Co oznacza ta decyzja dla regionalnego i globalnego rynku jabłek? read more

The redcurrant harvest at Berrybrothers has ended. "This year, we finished harvesting in a shorter time than usual. Luckily, the fruit quality is good. We actually prefer the current summer weather over the extreme heat we've experienced in recent years. The berries seem to thrive better in this milder climate." read more

Bunny Tail Blooms, a beautiful diversification idea, is flourishing this summer on a farm in Perthshire. Morag Thompson's goal is to provide flowers grown on the farm in a natural manner, with minimal flower miles and a strong sustainability message. "Our mission is to promote local, sustainable practices." read more

On August 28, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, led by Deputy Minister Hoang Trung, held discussions with the US Department of Agriculture. The delegation met with Deputy Minister Mr. Jason Hafemeister and representatives from relevant agencies. read more

EastFruit analysts have recently updated the ranking of the largest fruit importing countries and trade trends for the period from 2019 to 2023. This updated ranking includes some unexpected surprises, so let's explore these intriguing fruit analytics. read more

GAL, a promising banana variety developed by the Israeli company Raham Meristem, is resistant to Fusarium race 4 fungus, a soil pathogen that has severely impacted banana plantations, particularly in northern Peru. This variety was recently introduced in Piura. Development of GAL began in 2018 and it shows great potential in combating the disease. read more

The sweetcorn season is currently in full swing for Otjens Sweetcorn. "We started a bit later, unfortunately, but we are now in the fifth week. The first weeks were a bit quieter, but by now we have normal volumes again and we can still say that there is a nice demand," says Wout Otjens of Otjens... read more

W Lanling County, Shandong Province, eastern China, local authorities, farmers, and vegetable vendors are implementing measures to maintain vegetable production and market supply following periods of heavy rainfall. The excessive rain has increased the risk of plant diseases and pests... read more

Twenty-two years ago, two friends went backpacking through Guatemala. While there, despite having no experience in the fruit and vegetable sector, they conceived the idea of establishing a more equitable and sustainable food system. They pursued this entrepreneurial vision and embarked on a project that led them to connect with. read more